Do not make the mistake of thinking that because my conclusion is the same as another person's that my reasoning is the same
'Caucasian Club' stresses student
By Danielle Samaniego
STAFF WRITER
OAKLEY - Freedom High School freshman Lisa McClelland, whose drive for a Caucasian Club on campus put a national spotlight on the school and the issue, is considering transferring because she says she's being harassed.
"Some people would say things like 'We already have a club like that, it's called the KKK, you racist ...'" said the 15-year-old. "I'd walk into the auditorium and people would start whispering."
Students who transfer out of one school to attend alternative programs like La Paloma or Independence high schools are considered students of the alternative campus only, which would prevent Lisa from establishing her club at Freedom High, according to school policy.
If that happens, Lisa said one of her friends might continue efforts to organize a Caucasian Club at Freedom High.
The school resumed classes this week following a two-week fall intercession. Lisa has not returned because she said she doesn't want to deal with the glares and critical comments. She said she hopes her club will break down racial barriers while embracing European-American heritage.
Assuming the chile is to young to be as cynical as I, then her club was poorly named.
Posted by P6 at October 20, 2003 06:56 AM | Trackback URL: http://www.prometheus6.org/mt/mt-tb.cgi/2040She's suffering the fate of all people who dare to point out the hypocrisy of their elders.
Having sanctioned race-based organizations the district cannot legally block the formation of any others nor can they explain with a straight face why she should not be allowed to do so without looking like a bunch of damn fools.
So, instead the administrators are digging in their heels on her club( denial of due process) and are letting other students harass her ( denial of equal treatment and an abrogation of their responsibility to maintain good discipline). Ah, the courageous and morally clearsighted ppl who fill the ranks of my profession.
Socrates anyone ?